ELITE FIGHTING FORCES - From the Ancient World to the SAS

BLACK, JEREMY (org.)

THAMES & HUDSON, I

2011

208 páginas

6h 56m

ISBN-13: 9780500251768

Many of the most famous fighting forces in history have been elite units, trained and equipped for particular tasks, whether as imperial guards, shock troops, fighter pilots, or behind-enemy-lines special forces. This illustrated survey covers fifty-two such units, from the Persian Immortals of 2,500 years ago to the Delta Force and Green Berets today. Each profile lists important dates and includes a key battle and quotations from contemporary sources. The wide range of illustrations includes battle scenes and special uniforms and insignia.